LOS ANGELES, Jan. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The California premiere
of BODY WORLDS 3 & The Story of the Heart opens at the California Science
Center March 14, 2008 and runs through September 7, 2008. The exhibit
features over 200 authentic human specimens including whole body
plastinates not seen before, organs, translucent body slices, and the debut
of a special presentation on the heart.

The Science Center hosted the US premiere of BODY WORLDS in 2004 and
BODY WORLDS 2 in 2005. Combined, the exhibits made Science Center history
with a total of more than 930,000 visitors.

Science Center President Jeffrey N. Rudolph notes that, "After the
phenomenal success we experienced with BODY WORLDS, we are thrilled to host
the debut of BODY WORLDS 3 in California. It's another great opportunity to
expand the scope of our educational mission and present the science of
anatomy and important health messages in a way that we know will encourage
further science learning and positively impact the lifestyle choices of
many who see the exhibit."

BODY WORLDS 3 & The Story of the Heart, presented by Herbalife, is
organized according to the major systems of the body. This includes: the
locomotive system, nervous system, reproductive system, digestive system
and cardiovascular system. The exhibit also features a special presentation
on the heart, revealing through the lens of anatomy, cardiology, psychology
and culture how this four-chambered muscle nourishes, regulates and
sustains life. Through the life-like and dramatic poses of full-body
specimens and detailed presentation of organs and body parts, guests gain
profound insights into the structure and function of healthy and unhealthy
bodies.

As with its BODY WORLDS predecessors, BODY WORLDS 3 & The Story of the
Heart, spanning 20,000 sq. feet, will be among the largest exhibits ever
presented at the Science Center.

Created by Dr. Gunther von Hagens, BODY WORLDS 3 is the result of the
German scientist and physician's three decade long research and development
endeavors in Plastination science. BODY WORLDS 3 presents specimens, both
organs and whole-bodies, that have undergone Plastination --- von Hagens'
groundbreaking method of halting decomposition and preserving the body
after death for medical study, which he invented in 1977. Dr. von Hagens
says that this exhibition captures the evolution and refinement of his
invention.

The Process of Plastination

During Plastination, all bodily fluids and soluble fats are replaced
with reactive resins and elastomers such as silicon rubber and epoxy,
through a vacuum process. After gas, heat, or light curing, the specimens
assume rigidity and permanence. "The purpose of Plastination from its very
inception was a scientific one, to educate medical students," said Dr.
Gunther von Hagens. "But the interest that laypeople had in the plastinated
specimens inspired me to think of creating public exhibitions, which was
followed by the realization that I had to offer a heightened sense of
aesthetics, to avoid shocking the public and to capture their imagination."

The whole-body plastinates in BODY WORLDS 3 are comprised of people
who, in their lifetime, donated their bodies for Plastination and the
express purpose of educating future generations about health.

"BODY WORLDS 3 is collaboration, a joint quest toward enlightenment
between donor, anatomist and visitor," says Dr. Gunther von Hagens. Nearly
25 million visitors in more than 40 cities across Asia, Europe, and North
America have viewed these exhibits since the first one debuted in Japan in
1996, and more than 8,000 donors, including over 700 Americans, have
bequeathed their bodies to von Hagens' Institute for Plastination in
Heidelberg, Germany.

In preparation for bringing the first BODY WORLDS exhibit to the United
States, the California Science Center established an Ethics Advisory
Committee that assisted in the review and consideration of the exhibit.
This was one in a series of comprehensive steps to ensure the educational
value of the exhibit. The Science Center conducted a thorough assessment
including committees of its board. The leadership determined that the
exhibit was assembled in an ethical and responsible manner.

To augment the guest experience during the run of BODY WORLDS 3, the
Science Center IMAX Theater will be featuring The Human Body, and Mummies:
Secrets of the Pharaohs. Combo tickets to the IMAX films and BODY WORLDS 3
& The Story of the Heart are available.

About the California Science Center & General Ticket Info

The California Science Center's mission is as follows:" We aspire to
stimulate curiosity and inspire science learning in everyone by creating
fun, memorable experiences, because we value science as an indispensable
tool for understanding our world, accessibility and inclusiveness, and
enriching people's lives."

The California Science Center and IMAX Theater are located in historic
Exposition Park just west of the Harbor (110) Freeway at 700 Exposition
Park Drive. The Science Center is open daily from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 pm.
BODY WORLDS 3 will have extended hours -- from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from March 14 to September 7, 2008. These
hours are subject to change. Please check the Science Center website for
schedule updates. Tickets for BODY WORLDS 3 & The Story of the Heart are
currently on sale. Guests are encouraged to buy their tickets online at
http://www.californiasciencecenter.org . The exhibit's special group
information number is (213) 744-2019. Body Worlds admission prices are
$18.95 for adults; $16.95 for seniors 62+; $12.95 for youth 12 to 18;
$11.50 for students with I.D, and $12.95 for children 3 - 11. Member rates
are $13.00 for adults, $11.50 for Seniors 62+ and $9.00 for youth and
children. Special rates for schools and other groups of 15 and over apply.
Special audio guides in English and Spanish are also available at $5.00 for
adults and $3.00 for children. Audio guides for groups are $4.00, and audio
guides for school groups are $3.00. Admission to all other Science Center
exhibits is free. Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a
responsible adult. More information is also available at
http://www.californiasciencecenter.org or http://www.bodyworlds.com.

About Herbalife

Herbalife (NYSE:HLF) is a global network marketing company that sells
weight-management, nutritional supplements and personal care products
intended to support a healthy lifestyle. Herbalife products are sold in 65
countries through a network of more than 1.7 million independent
distributors. The company supports the Herbalife Family Foundation and its
Casa Herbalife program to bring good nutrition to children. Please visit
Herbalife Investor Relations for additional information

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